Visa and Mastercard are suspending operations in Russia, the companies announced Saturday, citing the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. According to a press statement, Visa will begin working to discontinue transactions in Russia, but it will take a few days. Mastercard said it would suspend all its network services in …
Read More »White House Wants $10 Billion For Ukraine Aid, $22.5 Billion For More COVID Help
by Jennifer Shutt, Missouri Independent March 3, 2022 WASHINGTON —The Biden administration is asking Congress to provide $10 billion in assistance to Ukraine and $22.5 billion in COVID-19 funding on a fast timeline — within the next week. White House acting budget director Shalanda Young wrote in a letter to lawmakers that …
Read More »Idaho Man Sentenced To 4 Years For Role During January 6 Attacks
An Idaho man was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison Friday for assaulting police during the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot in Washington, D.C. Duke Edward Wilson, 68, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in September to assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers or employees …
Read More »February Was A Strong Month For The U.S. Economy, But It’s Still Unequal For Women
Originally published by The 19th The economy notched a month of strong growth in February, surpassing expectations by adding 678,000 net jobs — more than half of which went to women. According to new Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday, women gained 347,000 new net jobs in the economy, …
Read More »Florida Lawmakers Ban Most Abortions After 15 Weeks
Florida lawmakers voted on Thursday to ban most abortions after 15 weeks, a move that will severely restrict access to the procedure for women in that state. The bill — modeled after a similar abortion ban in Mississippi that the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on this summer — …
Read More »DOJ Launches Task Force To Enforce Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs
The United States Justice Department (DOJ) has created a new task force spanning multiple agencies to enforce sanctions imposed against Russian officials and oligarchs in response to Russia‘s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The task force – dubbed “KleptoCapture” – will enforce sweeping US sanctions, export restrictions and other economic curbs …
Read More »Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr.’s Fiancée
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection has subpoenaed Kimberly Guilfoyle, former Fox News host, Trump campaign aide, and current fiancée of Donald Trump Jr. Guilfoyle’s formal call for testimony and documents comes after she failed to complete a voluntary interview with the panel on Feb. 25. “Because Ms. …
Read More »House Approves Bill To Help Veterans Exposed To Toxins
The House passed legislation on Thursday to deliver comprehensive health care and benefits to veterans exposed to toxins during military service. The “Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act,” H.R. 3967, would significantly expand the list of “presumptive” conditions for veterans. Those are ailments that the federal government …
Read More »Jan. 6 Committee: Trump Engaged In ‘Criminal Conspiracy’ To Overturn Election
The House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol said they have enough evidence to conclude that former President Donald Trump and some of his allies were engaged in a “criminal conspiracy” to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The claims were made in the select committee’s brief …
Read More »Oath Keeper Pleads Guilty to Seditious Conspiracy, Will Cooperate With Justice Department
A regional leader of the Oath Keepers charged in connection with the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol has pleaded guilty to two charges in federal court. Joshua James was charged with a range of counts from seditious conspiracy to assaulting and resisting officers. On Wednesday, James pleaded …
Read More »White House Unveils New National COVID Preparedness Plan
White House officials on Wednesday unveiled an updated National COVID Preparedness Plan, which includes increased access to treatment, enhanced surveillance, keeping schools open, and vaccinating the world. White House COVID Response Coordinator Jeff Zients emphasized that this was a “new moment” in the fight against the virus, with a new …
Read More »Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke Win Gubernatorial Primaries, Setting Up November Race
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune March 1, 2022 Gov. Greg Abbott won his Republican primary outright Tuesday, capping a year during which he faced vocal challengers from his right. While largely expected, the decisive victory allows Abbott to fully focus on the general election, where he will face Democrat …
Read More »White House Issues A Proclamation on Women’s History Month
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Below is President Joe Biden‘s proclamation. Every March, Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to honor the generations of trailblazing women and girls who have built …
Read More »Pamela Moses Granted New Trial After Being Sentenced To 6 Years For Illegally Registering To Vote
A Memphis judge has granted a motion for a new trial for Pamela Moses, who was sentenced to six years after being convicted of illegally registering to vote. Pamela Moses was convicted in November 2021 of filing documents in 2019 to have her voting rights restored while still serving probation …
Read More »SOTU: Biden Urges ‘Unmistakable’ Support For Democracy In Ukraine
by Ariana Figueroa, Missouri Independent March 1, 2022 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden used his first State of the Union address on Tuesday night to reassert America as a leading global voice for democracy and condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin for starting an “unprovoked” war in Ukraine. “Throughout our history …
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